The wines have been judged and after a full weekend spent by 100 judges organized in 20 panels, from November 10-11, the results are in for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. They judged 2,884 wines from 943 wineries in Texas, the United States, and the world. 21 countries participated in the competition and 2,293 medals were awarded. Here are the top award-winning wines:
Grand Champion: 2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards CYRUS, Alexander Valley
Reserve Grand Champion: 2010 William Selyem Westside Neighbors Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Top Texas Wine: 2012 Pedernales Cellars Viognier, Texas
Top All-Around Winery: Messina Hof Winery, Bryan, Texas
Top Italian Wine: 2007 Bolla Amarone, Veneto
Top Red Wine: Silkwood Wines Alicante Boucher, California, Non-Vintage
Top White Wine: 2011 Consilience Viognier, Santa Barbara County
Top Sparkling Wine: Gossett Excellence Brut, Champagne, Non-Vintage
Top Sweet Wine: Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny, Barossa Valley, Non-Vintage
Top Value Wine: 2011 Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir, California
Top Wine Company: E & J Gallo Winery, Modesto, California
Champions will be awarded buckles, chaps and saddles at the Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. In addition to the champion wines, the Best Bites competition features offerings from select Houston-area restaurants and caterers vying to earn attendees’ votes in the Best Bites Competition. The top restaurant awards will be presented that evening, along with three new special titles: the Roundup and Best Bites Tasty Tradition, Rookie and Outstanding Showmanship awards.
All champion wines will be auctioned at the Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction and Dinner Saturday, March 2, 2013.
The complete list of wines and their medals is available at the Rodeo website:
http://www.rodeohouston.com/Events/RodeoUncorked/InternationalWineCompetition.aspx
Here are the medals earned by Texas wineries:
| Class Placing | Wine Name | Class | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arche’ Syrah, Montague County, 2011 | Syrah or Shiraz (= or > $20.00) | Bronze | |
| Becker Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Texas, 2011 | Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux (including Loire) | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Claret, Texas, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Malbec Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2010 | Malbec (= or > $14.01) | Silver |
| Becker Vineyards Petite Sirah, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | Petite Sirah | Bronze | |
| Becker Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio aged all or part in barrels | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Prairie Rotie, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Mourvedre and Mourvedre-based Blends | Silver |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Raven, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | Malbec (= or > $14.01) | Silver |
| Becker Vineyards Tempranillo Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2011 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Becker Vineyards Vintage Port, Texas, 2010 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Silver | |
| Bernhardt Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, American, NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.00 to $40.00) | Bronze | |
| Bernhardt Winery Crimson, Non Vitis Vinifera Red, American, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Red | Bronze | |
| Bernhardt Winery Pinnelli, American, 2011 | Other Semi-dry White (1% to 4% RS, not fortified) | Silver | |
| Bernhardt Winery Pinot Grigio, Lodi, 2011 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio unwooded (> $11.01) | Bronze | |
| Bernhardt Winery Port Reserve, American, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Bernhardt Winery Sarah, American, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Gold | |
| Bernhardt Winery Vin Du Soleil, American, NV | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Bronze | |
| Braman Winery C10 Chardonnay, California, 2009 | Chardonnay unwooded | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($15.00 to $19.99) | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Dark Horse Nero d’Avola, Texas, 2010 | Other Italian Red Varieties and Blends | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Lily, Texas, 2011 | New World Rhone-style White Varietals and Blends | Gold |
| Brennan Vineyards Viognier, Texas, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Gold | |
| Bruno & George Wines Cardinal Cranberry, Texas, NV | Fruit Wines | Bronze | |
| Bruno & George Wines Other Than Standard Raisin Wine, Texas, NV | Raisin Wines | Bronze | |
| Caldwell Family Winery & Vineyards Eaglefire Syrah, Sonoma Valley, 2009 | Syrah or Shiraz (= or > $20.00) | Silver | |
| Cap*Rock Winery Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00 to $28.99) | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Cap*Rock Winery Toscano Bianco, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Other Dry Whites | Silver |
| Cap*Rock Winery Toscano Rosso, Texas High Plains, 2011 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Bronze | |
| Cap*Rock Winery Roussanne, Texas High Plains, NV | New World Rhone-style White Varietals and Blends | Bronze | |
| Cork This! Winery Irreconcilable Differences, American, NV | Syrah or Shiraz (< or = $19.99) | Silver | |
| Cork This! Winery Rich Urban Biker (R.U.B., American, NV | Merlot ($12.00 to $19.00) | Silver | |
| Cork This! Winery Seven, American, 2002 | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wines | Silver | |
| Cork This! Winery Signature Wine, American, NV | Cabernet Franc | Bronze | |
| Reserve Class Champion | Cork This! Winery Sisters Who Sip, American, NV | Flavored Wines (excluding Chocolate) | Silver |
| Cork This! Winery Staycation, American, NV | Chardonnay unwooded | Bronze | |
| Cowtown Winery Bob’s Barrel-Aged Beauty, American, NV | Malbec (= or > $14.01) | Bronze | |
| Crump Valley Vineyards Belle Sweet Red, Texas, NV | Sweet Red (under 14% alcohol) | Bronze | |
| D Vine Wine Pinot Noir, Ca, NV | New World Pinot Noir ($18.01 to $27.00) | Bronze | |
| Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Alamo Red, American, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Double Gold |
| Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Lone Star Cab, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00 to $28.99) | Silver |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Longhorn Red, Texas, 2010 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Muscat Canelli, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Muscat-Sweet | Silver |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Syrah, American, NV | Syrah or Shiraz (= or > $20.00) | Silver | |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Viognier, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Silver | |
| Dry Comal Creek Vineyards Cabernet Savingnon, CA, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00 to $28.99) | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Duchman Family Winery Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, Texas, 2010 | Grenache and other Grenache-based red blends | Silver |
| Duchman Family Winery Montepulciano, Texas, 2010 | Other Italian Red Varieties and Blends | Bronze | |
| Duchman Family Winery Vermentino, Texas, 2010 | Italian White Varieties and Blends (from anywhere) | Bronze | |
| Duchman Family Winery Viognier, Texas, 2010 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Bronze | |
| Enoch’s Stomp Blanc Du Bois – Sweet, Texas, 2010 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Bronze | |
| Enoch’S Stomp Blanc Du Bois – Dry, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Bronze | |
| Enoch’s Stomp Blanc Du Bois – Off Dry, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Bronze | |
| Enoch’s Stomp Chambourcin, Non Vitis Vinifera Red, Texas, 2009 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red | Bronze | |
| Enoch’S Stomp Cweet Cynthiana, Texas, 2009 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Enoch’S Stomp Ellen’S Sweet Song, Texas, 2010 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Gold |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Enoch’s Stomp Norton, Non Vitis Vinifera Red, Texas, 2009 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red | Silver |
| Enoch’s Stomp Potter’s Hand, Texas, 2010 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red | Bronze | |
| Enoch’s Stomp Susan’s Secret, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards Fall Creek, “Salt Lick Vineyards” Tempranillo, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, American, NV | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom unwooded ( < or =$13.99) | Silver | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Flat Creek Estates Flat Creek Pinot Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Pinot Blanc and Pinot Auxerios | Silver |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Flat Creek Estates Flat Creek Rose’, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | White Zin and Dry Rose (RS 1% or less) | Gold |
| Flat Creek Estates Flat Creek Viognier, American, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Silver | |
| Flat Creek Estates Four Horseman, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Silver | |
| Flat Creek Estates Super Texan, Texas, 2010 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Bronze | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Capitol Red, Milam County, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Red | Gold |
| Georgetown Winery Holiday Edition, Milam County, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Jubilee Reserve, Milam County, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Gold |
| Reserve Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Lone Star Frost, Milam County, NV | Very Sweet White less than 14% alcohol and more than 8% RS | Gold |
| Texas Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Lone Star Gold – Peach, Central Texas, NV | Fruit Wines | Silver |
| Georgetown Winery Montepulciano, New Mexico, NV | Other Red Wines (= or > $15.01) | Silver | |
| Georgetown Winery Portejas, Milam County, NV | Chocolate Flavored Wines | Bronze | |
| Georgetown Winery Ruby Red Reserve, Milam County, NV | Fruit Wines | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Super Big Texan, Milam County, NV | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Gold |
| Georgetown Winery Tempranillo, Milam County, NV | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Georgetown Winery Texas Reserve, Milam County, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Gold | |
| Reserve Class Champion | Grape Creek Vineyards Cabernet Blanc, American, 2011 | White Zin and Sweet Rose (more than 1% RS) | Gold |
| Texas Class Champion | Grape Creek Vineyards Grand Rouge, Texas, 2011 | Sweet Red (under 14% alcohol) | Silver |
| Grape Creek Vineyards Mosaic, American, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards Rendezvous, Texas, 2010 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Bronze | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards Ser.En.Dip’.I.Ty, American, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Bronze | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards Viognier, Texas – Lost Draw Vineyards, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2006 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Silver | |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Haak Vineyards And Winery Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2007 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Gold |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2008 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2009 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Bronze | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Haak Vineyards And Winery Dry Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Gold |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Madeira Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2006 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Silver | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Haak Vineyards And Winery Madeira Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2010 | Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madiera/Other oxidized fortified white | Double Gold |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Haak Vineyards And Winery Madeira Jacquez, Texas, 2003 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Gold |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Madeira Jacquez, Texas, 2004 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Madeira Jacquez, Texas, 2006 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00 to $28.99) | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Ruby Port, Texas, 2001 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Sweet Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2011 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Tempranillo, Texas, 2009 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Tempranillo, Texas, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold | |
| Haak Vineyards And Winery Vintage Port (Jacquez), Texas, 2008 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Haak Vineyards Semi-Sweet Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver |
| Junction Rivers Winery Cabernet Franc, Texas, 2011 | Cabernet Franc | Bronze | |
| Junction Rivers Winery Ruby Cabernet, Texas, 2011 | Other Red Wines (= or > $15.01) | Bronze | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery American Merlot, High Valley Appellation, Lake County, Ca, NV | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Silver | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Gold Cab, High Valley Appellation, Lake County, Ca, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.00 to $40.00) | Bronze | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Purple Cab, High Valley Appellation, Lake County, Ca, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.00 to $40.00) | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Kiepersol Estates Winery Barrel 33, Texas, 2009 | Other Red Wines ($< or = $15.00) | Silver |
| Kiepersol Estates Winery Bridge, Texas, NV | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Gold | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Kiepersol Estates Winery Merlot, Texas, 2009 | Merlot ($12.00 to $19.00) | Silver |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Kiepersol Estates Winery Syrah, Texas, 2009 | Syrah or Shiraz (< or = $19.99) | Silver |
| La Fuente Winery, Llc Carmenere, Maule Valley Chile, 2011 | Carmenere | Bronze | |
| La Fuente Winery, Llc Chardonnay, Maule Valley Chile, 2011 | Chardonnay unwooded | Bronze | |
| La Fuente Winery, Llc Chardonnay, Maule Valley Chile, 2011 | Merlot (< or = $11.99) | Bronze | |
| La Fuente Winery, Llc Chardonnay, Maule Valley Chile, 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom unwooded ( < or =$13.99) | Silver | |
| Lakeview Hippy Hollow Naked Chardonnay, Central Texas, NV | Chardonnay unwooded | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Lakeview Winery Firehouse Red, Central Texas, NV | Other Red Wines (= or > $15.01) | Silver |
| Lakeview Winery Longhorn Reserve, Central Texas, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Lakeview Winery Merlot, Central Texas, NV | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Silver |
| Landon Winery 5 Barrel Blend, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Bronze | |
| Landon Winery Chardonnay, New Mexico, 2010 | Chardonnay unwooded | Silver | |
| Landon Winery Grand Finale, Texas, 2002 | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wines | Silver | |
| Landon Winery Grande Rosso, America, 2008 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Silver | |
| Landon Winery Grande Rosso, New Mexico, 2009 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Bronze | |
| Landon Winery Grande Rosso, New Mexico, NV | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Gold | |
| Landon Winery Meritage, N/A, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Gold | |
| Landon Winery Pinot Grigio, New Mexico, 2010 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio unwooded (> $11.01) | Bronze | |
| Landon Winery Pinot Noir, N/A, 2011 | New World Pinot Noir ($18.01 to $27.00) | Bronze | |
| Landon Winery Red Rose, America, NV | Sweet Red (under 14% alcohol) | Silver | |
| Landon Winery Signature Reserve, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2009 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Bronze | |
| Reserve Class Champion | Landon Winery Sparkling Wine, N/A, NV | Sparkling Extra Dry and Sec | Silver |
| Landon Winery Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, 2010 Reserve | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Reserve Class Champion & TX Reserve Class Champion | Landon Winery Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, 2011 Reserve | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold |
| Landon Winery Vintesa Merlot, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2008 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Double Gold | |
| Texas Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($15.00 to $19.99) | Silver |
| Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, Newsom Vineyard, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Select Port, Texas, NV | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wines | Silver |
| Llano Estacado Winery Chardonnay, Texas, Mont Sec Vineyard, 2010 | Chardonnay unwooded | Bronze | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Gewurztraminer, American, NV | Gewurztraminer Dry and Semi Dry | Silver | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Moscato, American, NV | Moscato Frizzante – New World | Silver | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Riesling, American, NV | Riesling-Sweet (more than 4% RS; Spatlese, Auslese ) | Bronze | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Signature Red Meritage, American, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Silver | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Viva Rosso, Product Of Italy, NV | Sparkling Red-All | Bronze | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Viviano Superiore Rosso, Texas, 2008 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Lost Oak Winery Lost Oak Winery Barrel Reserve Shiraz, Texas, 2010 | Syrah or Shiraz (= or > $20.00) | Silver |
| Lost Oak Winery Lost Oak Winery Gewurztraminer, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Gewurztraminer Dry and Semi Dry | Bronze | |
| Lost Oak Winery Lost Oak Winery Riesling, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Riesling – Dry (1% or lower RS) | Bronze | |
| Lost Oak Winery Lost Oak Winery Tempranillo, Texas, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| McPherson Cellars Sangiovese, Texas, 2009 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Gold | |
| Reserve Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | McPherson Cellars Tre Colore, Texas, 2010 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Double Gold |
| McPherson Cellars Viognier, Texas, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Gold | |
| Texas Class Champion | Mesa Vineyards 5 Points Chardonnay, Texas, 2011 | Chardonnay unwooded | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Angel Late Harvest Riesling, Texas, 2011 | Riesling-Sweet (more than 4% RS; Spatlese, Auslese ) | Silver |
| Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Merlot, Texas, 2010 | Merlot (< or = $11.99) | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Port, Texas, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Gold | |
| Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Shiraz, Texas, 2010 | Syrah or Shiraz (< or = $19.99) | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Cabernet Franc Cedar Crest Vyd Private Reserve, Texoma Texas, 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Ebony, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Father and Son Riesling, Texas, 2011 | Riesling – Semi-dry (1% – 3.9 % RS) | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Late Harvest Moscato MIstella, Texas, 2012 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) | Silver |
| Messina Hof Messina Hof Sophia Marie Rose, Texas, 2012 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Paulo Cabernet Franc, Texas, 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Messina Hof Paulo Zinfandel, Texas, 2010 | Zinfandel (= or > $17.01) | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Paulo, Texas, 2009 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Primativo Cerro Santo, High Plains Texas, 2011 | Italian Primativo and Primativo Blends | Silver |
| Messina Hof Private Reserve Chardonnay, Texas, 2011 | Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($14.01 – $18.00) | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Private Reserve Merlot Granite Hill, Texas, 2009 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Private Reserve Merlot, Texas, 2010 | Merlot ($12.00 to $19.00) | Gold |
| Messina Hof Private Reserve Papa Paulo Port, Texas, 2005 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Private Reserve Pinot Noir, Texas, 2009 | New World Pinot Noir ($13.01 to $18.00) | Silver |
| Messina Hof Private Reserve Port, Texas, 2007 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Private Reserve Shiraz Cedar Crest Vin, Texoma Texas, 2010 | Syrah or Shiraz (< or = $19.99) | Silver |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Reflections of Love, Texas, 2009 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Silver |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Tawny Port, Texas, 2004 | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wines | Silver |
| Messina Hof Tribute Moscato, Texas, 2011 | Other Semi-dry White (1% to 4% RS, not fortified) | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof Tribute Moscato, Texas, 2012 | Other Semi-dry White (1% to 4% RS, not fortified) | Bronze | |
| Nice Winery Malbec Reserve, Lujan De Cuyo, 2009 | Malbec (= or > $14.01) | Silver | |
| Nice Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Lujan De Cuyo, 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom unwooded ( = or > $14.00) | Bronze | |
| Nice Winery Testamento Cabernet Sauvignon, Lujan De Cuyo, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00 to $28.99) | Bronze | |
| Patrick Whitehead (Blue Ostrich) Lantana, United States, NV | Gewurztraminer Dry and Semi Dry | Silver | |
| Patrick Whitehead (Blue Ostrich) Meritage, New Mexico – Texas, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (< or = $28.99) | Bronze | |
| Patrick Whitehead (Blue Ostrich) Poppy’s Garden, United States, NV | White Zin and Sweet Rose (more than 1% RS) | Bronze | |
| Patrick Whitehead (Blue Ostrich) Roussanne, Texas, 2011 | New World Rhone-style White Varietals and Blends | Bronze | |
| Patrick Whitehead (Blue Ostrich) Tempranillo, Texas, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Pedernales Cellars GSM, Texas, 2011 | Grenache and other Grenache-based red blends | Silver |
| Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo, Texas, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold | |
| *Top Texas Wine & Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Pedernales Cellars Viognier, Texas, 2012 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Double Gold |
| Reserve Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Perissos Petite Sirah-Estate Grown, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | Petite Sirah | Gold |
| Perissos Racker’S Blend-Estate Grown, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Perissos Vineyards Rose’-Estate Grown, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | White Zin and Dry Rose (RS 1% or less) | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Perissos Vineyards Roussanne, Texas High Plains, 2011 | New World Rhone-style White Varietals and Blends | Silver |
| Texas Class Champion | Perissos Vineyards Syrah-Estate Grown, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Syrah or Shiraz (= or > $20.00) | Silver |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Perissos Vineyards Viognier-Estate Grown, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Gold |
| Perrine Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, American, NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.01 to $14.99) | Bronze | |
| Perrine Winery Muscat (With Shiraz & Merlot), American, NV | Muscat-Sweet | Silver | |
| Perrine Winery Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon/Chardonnay, American, NV | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dominant barrel aged | Bronze | |
| Perrine Winery The Huguenot Double Rouge, No Appellation, NV | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Pheasant Ridge Winery Pheasant Ridge “3 Barrels Up” 2011, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Other Dry Whites | Silver |
| Pheasant Ridge Winery Pheasant Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Texas High Plains, 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($15.00 to $19.99) | Bronze | |
| Pheasant Ridge Winery Pheasant Ridge Chenin Blanc 2011, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux (including Loire) | Bronze | |
| Pillar Bluff Vineyards Inc Kitty, Texas, 2010 | Muscat-Sweet | Bronze | |
| Pleasant Hill Winery Portejas Blanco, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Bronze | |
| Pleasant Hill Winery Tawny Rosso Forte, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified | Silver | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard 100% Estate Tempranillo, Mason County, Texas, 2011 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard San Fernando Academy, Texas, 2011 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Bronze | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard Smoothing Iron Mountain, Mason County, Texas, 2011 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Red Caboose Range Rider Tempranillo Blend, North Central Tx, NV | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Double Gold |
| Red Caboose Viognier, North Central Texas, 2011 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) | Silver | |
| Red Caboose Winery Lenoir/Tempranillo, North Central Texas, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold | |
| Reserve Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Merlot, North Central Texas, 2009 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Double Gold |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, North Central Texas, NV | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends | Silver |
| Red Caboose Winery Syrah/Malbec, North Central Texas, 2010 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Bronze | |
| Retreat Hill Cellars Cabriolo, Oregon, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Bronze | |
| Retreat Hill Cellars Rustic Red Reserve, Oregon, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Gold | |
| Retreat Hill Winery And Vineyard Super Dawg Blanc, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Bronze | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Blanc Du Bois (Dulce), Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Blanc Du Bois (Semi), Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Blanc Du Bois, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses | Silver | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | Salado Creek Winery & Vineyard Reveille’s Reserve Ruby Port, None, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Gold |
| Salado Creek Winery & Vineyard Salado Frost, None, NV | Very Sweet White less than 14% alcohol and more than 8% RS | Bronze | |
| Salado Creek Winery & Vineyard Wildfire White Table Wine, None, NV | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio unwooded (> $11.01) | Bronze | |
| Sandstone Cellars Winery Xiii, Mason County Texas, NV | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Freedom, Texas / California, 2010 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends | Silver | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Merlot, Texas / California, 2011 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Bronze | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Pinot Grigio, California / Texas, 2011 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio unwooded (> $11.01) | Silver | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Sweet Lupe, Texas / California, 2011 | Sweet Red (under 14% alcohol) | Bronze | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Vintner’S Reserve, Texas / California, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red and Meritage (= or > $29.00) | Bronze | |
| Solaro Estate Winery Reserve Sangiovese, Texas High Plains, 2011 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Silver | |
| Solaro Estate Winery Reserve Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, 2010 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold | |
| Spicewood Vineyards Merlot Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | White Zin and Dry Rose (RS 1% or less) | Bronze | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Stone House Vineyard Claros, Norton Reserve, Texas Hill Country, 2010 | Other Red Wines (= or > $15.01) | Silver |
| Stone House Vineyard Howling Cogs, Barossa, 2008 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Gold | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Cabernet Franc Newsom Vineyard, High Plains, 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Silver | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Merlot, Texas, 2010 | Merlot ($12.00 to $19.00) | Silver | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | Texas Hills Vineyard Orange Moscato Newsome Vineyard, High Plains, 2010 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) | Silver |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Port Rubino, Texas Hill Country, 2008 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Sangiovese Newsom Vineyard, High Plains, 2010 | New World Sangiovese and Blends | Bronze | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Toro De Tejas Newsom Vineyard, High Plains, 2009 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Silver | |
| Texas Class Champion | Texas Legato 2009 Family Reunion, Texas, 2009 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends | Silver |
| Texas Legato 2010 Merlot, Texas, 2010 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Bronze | |
| Texas Southwind Vineyard And Winery Blackberry Fruit Wine, United States, NV | Fruit Wines | Silver | |
| Vintners Own Winery Troubadour Ranch – 2010 Merlot, Texas / Sonoma, 2010 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Silver | |
| TX Reserve Class Champion | William Chris Vineyards 500 Block Merlot, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Merlot (= or > $19.01) | Silver |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | William Chris Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Texas High Plains, 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Double Gold |
| William Chris Vineyards Emotion, Texas, | Other Red Wines (= or > $15.01) | Silver | |
| William Chris Vineyards Jaquez Dessert Wine, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Red Port and Port-style wines (glass-aged, <5years in wood) | Bronze | |
| William Chris Vineyards Malbec, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Malbec (= or > $14.01) | Bronze | |
| Class Champion & Texas Class Champion | William Chris Vineyards Mary Ruth, Texas High Plains, 2011 | Other Semi-dry White (1% to 4% RS, not fortified) | Silver |
| Woodrose Winery Tempranillo, High Plains, 2009 | New World Tempranillo and Blends | Gold | |
| Texas Class Champion | Woodrose Winery Unfiltered Cabernet/Syrah, High Plains/Hill Country, 2010 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends | Silver |
| Zin Valle Vineyards Rising Star, Russian River Valley, 2010 | New World Pinot Noir ($18.01 to $27.00) | Bronze |
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I would like to get a list of the all the wines and their placing in the competition. Thank you.
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So would I. 🙂 It is usually 2-3 weeks before the complete list of medal winners is announced.
Wow! Thanks for writing this up! So exciting to see all the winners!
interested to know more about this great texas wines
is there a listing by number of the wines for the 2013 wine garden? IE…#120 a Muacato?
Sorry Tracy, I don’t really know the answer. Perhaps try contacting somebody at the Houston Rodeo.